One in 6 (17 per cent) of Australian children (aged 3-10) have experienced eye problems;

Just over 1 in 10 (14 per cent) actually know that an eye test is recommended at least every two years;

Australian children are less likely to have had their eyes tested in the past two years (57 per cent) than to have been to a dental check-up (77 per cent) or had their feet sized for shoes (73 per cent);

Half of parents (50 per cent) are unaware that disruptive behaviour can be a symptom of eye problems and;

A similar amount (49 per cent) are unaware that consistently underperforming at school can be a symptom of eye problems.